96 IMPALA SS 6.0 Corvette LS2 SWAP LSX(PART 2)

[@rafaelrivera2756]

Beautiful Impala, can’t wait to see it all done. Wow, there are people who like me truly love the 96, Impala.

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Appreciate it!!

[@stokerboiler]

I went about the same route as you. LS2. Conservative street cam. Long tube headers. 4L80E. 3.73s. Stock wheels and stock size rubber (Nitto 555s). Camaro FEAD. 399 HP on the dyno. An absolute joy to drive, but the seats aren't comfortable to me. When you go to tune it upgrade the fuel pump and lines. The stock fuel pump won't support a LS2 and will burn out. I gotta address the stereo, but I do intend to keep it simple. You got a great car. Drive it.

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Thanks for watch. We have pretty much the same swap.. lol.. The fuel system is upgraded as well.. all is good, just have to figure out this vibration at 50 mph.

[@stokerboiler]

Check your drive shaft, dude.

[@mikejohnson9118]

@@stokerboiler Yep...you HAVE TO put the U-Joints symmetrical(phased) or you will get vibration.

[@Josh-hr5mc]

I just found this video as I used to own 2 Caprice LT1 cars that had the 9C1 package. What's sad is my car was near perfect and sold it for I think $5K in 2003, anyway love the content

[@randallwellborn1046]

Dude I’m so inspired by your car. I have a 94 impala ss, of course it’s not a 96 but it’s still my baby. I want to do some work on it just I know nothing about cars lol nor do I have a garage lol.

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

I appreciate it man..

[@marcoarreola9058]

I did 20 inch ridler 695s on my 96. It looks simple, but nice.

[@EVERYTHANGDIESEL]

You got a dope build going on man. I'm bout to start vlogging on my 95 SS. Starting with some 24s and I got all new steering I gotta install

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Nice. I’ll be watching your build.

[@regsmith7604]

That’s a nice swap. You did the correct transmission, the first time. I did an LS2 swap some years ago to my 2000 S10 Extreme Extended Cab. I used the wrong transmission, 3 times(3strikes). The 4L60e doesn’t last, no matter who builds it, and with whatever parts. I put a built 4L80e in it last year. You did a beautiful job on that Impala, however, you need to do a rust abatement program on that underside. I was born and raised in Detroit and hadn’t seen rust like that, since I left home in ‘74. I flashed when I seen that rust. I went to the military, and when I discharged, I stayed in California. No rust there. I’m in Colombia 🇨🇴 South America now, no rust down here either. I’m bringing my S10 down here next.

[@daboostedtahoe]

Do you have a link for longtube headers you used or what kind did you use thanks

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

www.brphotrods.com

[@tk-jp8ym]

I did the exact same swap except the 4l80 I’m having trouble with my dash no speed or rpm signal with current performance harness did you have this issue?

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

On the 4L80E you have to make sure the main trans plug is not upside down. That’s what my problem was. I spent months trying to figure it out then boom. Check it out.

[@615JOHNLEE]

LOVE you build!! Did you reuse factory Impala AC lines to the compressor?

[@byanymeans214]

Swap lookin & soundin good. Either ones sandman or billets, cant go wrong.

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

James A facts

[@roadrunnadreak7542]

Great vid brother!! Did you have to modify the transmission tunnel forthe 4l80 transmission

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

No modifications to fit the Trans.

[@jamesbyrd1358]

I think the sandman reps will look clean!!

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

James Byrd I love the look of them!

[@96SouthernGuy]

Hey Mike thanks for sharing your knowledge. This is one of the cleanest swaps I’ve seen. Did you use an F body kit from ICT?

[@Eatgoodfishheavy]

What kind of front light and back light setup? I love it and cons to it honestly? They dark asf but if you can see you can see

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Chop the back is ok. The LEDs shine bright. I have LEDs in the front as well but honestly it’s too dark. I have another set that has been painted and cleared that isn’t so dark.

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Chop the rear and the front were painted with car paint and cleared.

[@ericramirez1841]

Beautiful home you got I really hope I get one like yours

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Thanks bro!

[@MrGhostBusa]

Its about time you dropped that video LOL. She looking good. I placed the order on my front accessory drive thanks for the help💯💪🏾

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Lol.. I know finally.. I will update the parts used for my accessory drive in a few I had to get some items from different vehicles.

[@moneyron68]

Carolina Mike Garage how much did you pay for the suspension work

[@Princefrancis2]

You're going to have to take care of that rust my guy other than that she's clean

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

It’s all surface. I’m going to wire wheel everything and then coat it.

[@Ghostacc956]

Did you purchase the engine off eBay or an auction? Or do you have a trusted website

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

I found it on ebay but then hit the guy up and drove 4 hours to pick it up with cash

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

It was a corvette shop in PA. They specialize in rebuilding wrecked corvettes.

[@Ghostacc956]

@@CarolinaMikeGarage thanks for the reply big dog, I am currently searching for an LS2 6.0/4l80e. I just wasn’t sure if I could trust eBay. I have never personally known anyone who has ordered a complete pullout engine from eBay. Normally we would go to local pick and pulls.

[@Dustykeybkards]

What Optima battery is that ? I’ve been wanting to upgrade

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Yellow top.

[@mrfritz9669]

Did you have any problems with your header scraping?

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Only on speed bumps!

[@jesusjuarez5587]

How did u do it drive by cable? Can u tell me what U use, what ecm and harness,

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

It was a stock cable for a 01 tahoe. I used a 01 tahoe ECM drive by able.. and my harness is my stock 96 SS harness that i sent to current performance to have them rework it to my engine and trans connections.

[@monsi6975]

Everything is looking good man! Btw anyone say you sound like Scottie pippen?

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Leflame 69 thanks bro.. and naw that’s a first. Lol.

[@miamimagicians]

OK so why not just get a new IMPALA Engine? What are the advantages of the Corvette engine? What’s the difference is a better mpg is it faster is it louder? Is it more reliable

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

New Impala engines a front wheel drive. 94-96 impala are the last rear wheel drive car.. plus the corvette engine makes double the power..

[@miamimagicians]

Does a double the power and then you only get half the gas mileage?

[@chevyboichuck_81]

Hey bro what is the part number for the steering shaft

[@MillerGarage269]

Such a cool car. I love those cars slammed to the ground.

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Thanks for checking it out man!

[@miamimagicians]

If you put a Camaro V8 engine in there? Would you get better gas mileage and be able to use regular gas because I think the Corvette engine is only premium right

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

What year camaro are you talking about. LS1 or LS3. I run premium gas because that how my car is tuned. Like I said in the other post. It’s just so many different variations you can go with. Reliability and good gas mileage get you a 5.3/4L60e and ride.. I wanted more horsepower. Cam coming soon for my SS..

[@miamimagicians]

What’s the difference between the 5.3/4L 60 E, versus the standard package that comes with the 95? Also what car is the 5.3 engine from thank you. Is that a Camaro engine or a Corvette engine 5.3

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

@@miamimagicians there a lot of videos on KZbin breaking down the different LS platforms.. the LS1 is a 5.7 and the LS3 is a 6.2.. all depends on what year the camaro is.

[@micayiah1]

My dream car!! Love it bro

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

One of mine too!!

[@Mojoe713]

Please do a video of everything you do on the impala ss I’m redoing mine to

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

timthomas407 that’s the plan. More content on the way.

[@jamariowalker9688]

Nice build. Do you have a part number for the throttle cable

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Jamario Walkee 15040848 from a 01 Tahoe.

[@salemeterol]

!!!!why I found this sick content now I missed a lot😅

[@therrinchisley7600]

Hello bro my question is when you redid the engine did u buy stock 6.0 stuff or upgraded some things

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Thanks for checking out the channel I didn’t do anything to the engine other than replacing accessories to make it fit correctly. The motor only has about 50K miles so its still brand new

[@radmanrob]

My experience is 373 gear is not really faster in the quarter, hope you'll update your experience.. Thinking about LSing mine,,, looking for a good source of reliable info... Did you have the frame sewn up? Keep the information coming..

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

I probably will never see the track. Just building my cars to have fun. I love the power of the LS2.

[@marquism2920]

Nice collection.

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Appreciate it. Just picked up another toy.. video dropping soon

[@juiceman5725]

Info on Double Din bracket?

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

The detail SS or Etchus.com

[@miamimagicians]

So did you swap the entire engine for a Corvette engine? Completely? Or just added some new Corvette parts to make the car faster? I don’t quite understand

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Yes it’s a LS2 out of a C6 corvette.

[@7amudi_04]

Man I just gave a like cuz only the title hyped me up yo

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@MrEyad1990]

sweet black on black with a black driver in it.

[@juanaranda7963]

Do u got the part number for the bottom and upper radiator hose

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

It’s on my parts list video!

[@juanaranda7963]

Thanks I’ll take a look at it bud

[@WouldYouLookAtThis]

By any chance do you have part number for the lower Radiator hose you use? I watch the Parts List Video about 15 times and you don't mention anything about the Radiator hose ...

[@larrystevenson1155]

Man she look good....the install is top notch..was there a special bracket for the AC?

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Larry Stevenson thanks man.. its the AC bracket from a 01 Camaro.

[@larrystevenson1155]

Thanks....again she sitting right LS Swap da world...lol

[@darrellhughes6773]

Hey man wat kinda brackets did U use to mount yo A/C & Alternator dwn low, wat yr car its frm?

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

The ac bracket is from a 01 camaro with LS1. And the alternator and power steering pump brackets are both from ICT billet!

[@swappedoutZ71]

No cam? You did good by leaving it stock lol. I swapped my truck, and it has became a money pit. Nice car though, love the all black look

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Thanks bro.. more to come but yea just wanted to get it up and running for now.. looking at doing the T56 swap.. not in it for racing just having fun!!

[@swappedoutZ71]

@@CarolinaMikeGarage would love to manual swap my truck but weight and high tq are a bad combo lol would have to dump alot in a manual to keep it happy in a crew cab but that SS should be lots of fun with a t56 and small cam

[@Chitownshawn7910]

So how much did they charge u for your harness

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Close to 1K

[@marvinwalker1423]

Hey Mike what cold air intake system do you use?

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

The K&N intake from my LT1.

[@zeek1133]

Great impala! What CAI did you use?

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

It’s a CAI for a 03 tahoe off Amazon!

[@demarcuslett3318]

How did you get ac to clear ? What motor mounts and what ac compressor is it if you don’t mind

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

01 Camaro ls1 AC Bracket and Compressor

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Motor mounts were from BRP Hotrods

[@flixpink]

on the exhaust did you do H or Y pipe. Just got my car 96 impala with LS3 swap this past friday.

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Straight back right now.. but I may be doing some exhaust upgrades soon with the X pipe.

[@flixpink]

@@CarolinaMikeGarage I just had the x pipe done

[@mrwhodat1960]

Funny I just reached out to Mr impala about some door panels and he said i have to contact him in october because he's booked. So I guess you getting yours in September you are lucky. How much is he charging? His website says $1200. Is that accurate? Minus the shipping I'm in cali so I know my shipping will be around 300.

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Mrwhodat1 yea man.. I think I got in at the right time.. he was hesitant at first but yea I’m excited. Then I’m going to order some seat covers from Rick Deez.... My total was around 1400 with shipping. Then I

[@slick5049]

Hey bro, nice ride 4 real!!! Where did you get your steering shaft from?

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

What up bro..Summit racing.

[@slick5049]

Ok cool sounds Damn good to me!!! OH SHITS YEEEAH!!!😁👍👍

[@darrelladams25]

What was your measurements on your drive shaft?

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Darrell Adams I think it was a 57 1/2.. but you know it all depends on the motor mounts and trans.

[@HOGSIDESJTV14BOSSHOGRECORDS]

Nice for real.you garage just like mine.74 69 95 impalas.3 for me too.

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Nice!!

[@impalascholar]

Did you you have to replace the shift cable?

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

L Brown no.

[@yesyesshaun]

What radiator did you use & driveshaft

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Stock radiator is perfect.. and I had a drive shaft made.

[@yesyesshaun]

Thanks for the info clean car

[@yesyesshaun]

@@CarolinaMikeGarage the person who did your swap where are they located?

[@sosocali70]

What headers you use?

[@ipxd8902]

We got a 94 ss yours looks sick tho

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Appreciate it!

[@breakyoself4423]

Car looks sick good job

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Appreciate it!

[@mfamus2272]

How much he charge to swap? Can he convert a FWD to a RWD?

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Hit him up! But I doubt that!

[@byronjones5573]

How much everything hit you for

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

This was a few years ago so it was not that bad. I did a price breakdown video!!

[@marvinwalker1423]

Hey my dude the car and swap looks great. I see you still have your cruise control box under the hood. Do you still have it hooked up?

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Marvin Walker yes it still has cruise control!

[@marvinwalker1423]

@@CarolinaMikeGarage thank you for replying. It sucks when you're doing this for the first time and nobody wants to help. I swear I won't have a thousand question as I ask another one. Did you use your factory harness modified or purchased an aftermarket to be able to us AC and cruise control?

[@darrellhughes6773]

Dats d look I want like it came n there! Really nice Brother 👌

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Appreciate it!

[@larrystevenson1155]

Carolina....are you running stock fans?

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Larry Stevenson yes stock fans.

[@Lambo-fe6bf]

I'll buy that radio bezel

[@SJonesvisuals]

How much a engine swap like that cost

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Check out part 1. It gives the price break down. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIe1n4lnd9dqY80

[@lifewithlonno4995]

Thats a good looking Swap ✊🏾

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Life With Lonno thanks bro.. can’t wait to see yours complete!

[@lifewithlonno4995]

Carolina Mike Garage yeah me too, in due time bro 🤞🏾

[@chevyboichuck_81]

And also bro how does she ride?

[@scotthymas6482]

good video. awesome stable.

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Thanks!

[@scotthymas6482]

and the kid's bikes in the garage where the car should be. i feel it. haha

[@kenpointerII]

96 Impala brought me here with a like. Sub for the Grand National.

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Olu Art GN video coming next week.

[@terencebigt3825]

Nice brother!

[@dieselmechanic8]

What headers did you use?

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Got them from BRP HOTRODS..

[@jl5504]

beautiful

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Appreciate it!

[@frankm8030]

How long the build take

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Frank M a few months but now it’s in the shop getting the gears done.. still more to go..

[@frankm8030]

Carolina Mike Garage ok it sounds good 👌🏾 bro , I would go with billet wheels . I went with speed tech suspension on my SS and Viking Coil overs and 3.73 gears ⚙️

[@AirJones313]

That shit clean bro bro!

[@405View]

DD audio or sundown

[@jbr2899]

😎

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Yes sir!!

[@DERRICROGERS-c2i]

She is beautiful bro! Go with replicas in the 22". 22s don't take it from its original integrity of a big body muscle car. Goin larger looks like you wanna go donk style.

[@williegibson3180]

Sweet

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Thanks man!

[@Princefrancis2]

22 inches for sure

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Yes that’s what I will go with.

[@larrystevenson1155]

I apologize for so many questions but are you running one stock fan or two

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Larry Stevenson I’m running 2 stock fans..

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Larry Stevenson you good man.. I’ll answer anything that I can..

[@larrystevenson1155]

Are you from Carolina? We might be family...lol

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Larry Stevenson lol.. I am from nc

[@darnellwoodard3274]

Nice bro

[@BigAlmightySS]

Nice looking car I just subscribed to your channel. I’ll be picking up a 96 this week.

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Nice.. you are going to love it!

[@BigAlmightySS]

@@CarolinaMikeGarage I hope so I have a 02 camaro SS I’m putting a LS2 in as we speak. I’m going to take the ls1 out of it and put it in the impala when I pick it up

[@Cneal83]

Not being an asshole bro cover those holes for the a/c lines 2 much money for a compressor to get dirt in it and then mess up the whole a/c system once you get it hooked up clean swap though

[@crypsis5357]

those impalas are sexy as hell man, im loving all of this, BTW get rid of them wheels everything looks top notch but the wheels bring them down.. also did anyone ever comment on how much you have a radio voice?

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Crypsis Thanks for checking out my videos.. I like the blacked out look but I am ready for some new wheels.

[@JazonCardenas_Friday13th]

22in billets

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Yes that’s what I’m going to order!

[@19cruella82]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Appreciate it!

[@stewartclifton2]

Nice….!!!

[@raed-_-2944]

😍😍😍😍 👉🏾💎

[@banga8080]

A👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾I'm subb'n

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Appreciate you for rocking with me!

[@banga8080]

22"sandman

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

banga8080 I love both.. it’s a hard decision..

[@SuperQuadtv]

Sandman

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Yea I think that’s what I’ll go with

[@jtkendrick3]

Impalas are horrible to swap. I have a swapped one but I wouldn't do it again...Here's mine! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmbEiYmDiNGGpJo

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Tell me about it bruh. I’m getting everything to knock out my square body and it’s way cheaper and easier to do.

[@GORILLA_PIMP]

Damn really?? Why exactly?

[@GORILLA_PIMP]

@@CarolinaMikeGarage You mean the carlo in your garage?

[@57juniors]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@CarolinaMikeGarage]

Appreciate it. Sub to the channel. I’m about to remix it!